The Vision
Halo Academy Inc. is to stand in the information gap for minority and low income communities. Research shows individuals in a lower socioeconomic status is prone to mental health challenges, lack of resources (education, food, etc), social injustice, and will often find themselves unable to break the cycle without assistance. Halo Academy Inc. desires to be the assistance needed without stripping families of their pride, sense of wellbeing, and privacy. We do not wish to exploit our families but rather give them the tools and opportunities to bridge the gap and arm themselves to contend in their society.
The Mission
Halo Academy Inc. is to stand in the information gap for minority and low income communities. Research shows individuals in a lower socioeconomic status is prone to mental health challenges, lack of resources (education, food, etc), social injustice, and will often find themselves unable to break the cycle without assistance. Halo Academy Inc desires to be the assistance needed without stripping families of their pride, sense of well-being, and privacy. We do not wish to exploit our families but rather give them the tools and opportunities to bridge the gap and arm themselves to contend in their society.
Halo Academy Inc. gives to their community of young scholars by offering workshops and training in the following areas: STEM, Fine Arts, and Wellness. By flooding their world with positive images of self, equipping them with the necessary assets to survive and thrive in this competitive world, and instilling confidence and motivation in our Young Scholars we are indubitably sowing seeds that will yield for generations to come.
We chose the West African symbol “Aya” as a representation of endurance and resourcefulness. This is exactly what our young scholars have done despite all odds being against them. The quality of life is diminished when a family has to choose between staying alive and providing a pleasant life experience for everyone. We do the best we have with what we have. Halo Academy Inc desires to offer more so the families of our Young Scholars can have more (or better???)
The Lack
There are still families that do not have their basic needs met. This forces parents/caretakers to choose between surviving and living. Many families still cannot afford the supplemental requirements that come along with their child’s learning experience thus leaving the child standing in the gap of education. The governments have not reached every pocket of minority and low income homes. Daily, we see children who are forced to forfeit after school activities in order to assist with the responsibilities of taking care of home. Halo Academy Inc. desires to offer children a chance to participate in community, extracurricular activities without the burden of costs and logistics.